Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Clove
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chocolate chips

How to Make Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in ½ cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips and ¾ cup chopped nuts (optional).
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.